TLDR Black hair is fragile due to hair care practices, not structural differences.
The document discussed the issue of hair breakage and fragility, particularly in Black patients, and highlighted the lack of known structural or chemical differences in Black hair compared to Caucasian or Asian hair that could explain this fragility. It emphasized the importance of understanding hair care practices that contribute to hair breakage and provided recommendations for examination and ancillary testing. Additionally, it reviewed advances in measuring the mechanical fracture of human hair.
44 citations,
January 2005 in “Dermatology” Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
78 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Curly hair shape is determined by the hair bulb.
193 citations,
January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
8 citations,
November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
15 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
105 citations,
April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
12 citations,
January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
